Group Ride: Battle Creek - Wed 8/6 6:00pm

[Tomg]

Finally, some much needed rain at BC. Wahoo:banana::banana:

Hopefully, this will help firm up some of the re-routes and keep the dust down.... not to mention making the sand easier to ride. Now if we could just do something about all those hills. :crazy:

All the usual stuff:

Meet at the BC Rec Center Parking Lot off of Winthrop. (PM if you need directions).
5:15 Warm up lap
6:00 Main Event
8:30'ish Green Mill for food, drink, and stories.

New people are always welcome. If you joining the ride for the 1st time, I will have a MORC Jersey on and be riding a red Santa Cruz BlurLT with Gold Bars. Come up and say Hi if I don't find you first!

[kabbie_cache]

I wont be able to join this ride. I have an all night shift at work.

[smklugherz]

I'll be there for some much needed hills.

[danomyte]

I should be there, probably not until the main event.

I need an avatar…..

Why?

But if you really want one, I'll sell you one. :etard:

[Shawno]

I am in. Hopefully for both rides.

[manderson]

I'll be there by 6pm. I am newbee so hopefully I can keep up.

[Tomg]

I'll be there by 6pm. I am newbee so hopefully I can keep up.

Matt, not to worry... we're out to have a good ride not drop people off the back.

[forum116]

I will be there for the second ride.

[smklugherz]

Matt, not to worry... we're out to have a good ride not drop people off the back.

Unless you are there for the warmup lap. Then Tom will ride like a mad man and leave you for dead on Big Sandy.....

(J/K. The pace is usually a good pace for new riders. We take plenty of stops to regroup. Somebody experienced usually rides in the back to make sure nobody has problems.)

[manderson]

Sounds good - I'll be alright. I will be leaving work at 5pm and should get there on time - coming from Hopkins/Minnetonka area.

[Tomg]

Unless you are there for the warmup lap. Then Tom will ride like a mad man and leave you for dead on Big Sandy.....

As long as the next person is line is right on my tail I assume the pace is OK:crazy: Causing me to go faster until I crack like a discount store bike frame:banghead:

As a ride leader I'm not the problem, I just need to get slower people to ride behind me:cool:

[flutterbyes]

Am planning on being there for both laps unless I get intimidated by the traffic and bail again this week. It's been forever though.... time for a BC fix! :)

[smklugherz]

As a ride leader I'm not the problem, I just need to get slower people to ride behind me:cool:

So....I should ride second.....

[PhatTony]

can't make for a third time in a row. Need to get my priority straight.

[Pandl]

Hopin to be there...

[smklugherz]

Looks like it will be a great night to ride. Low 80's sunny. Looking forward to seeing all the regulars and hopefully a couple new faces.

[TML]

I won't be makin' it this week. :cryin:

[nigel]

I'm out this week and perhaps next week. I tore my knee, or rather whatever a meniscus is :(

[Hellbender]

I'll be there!!!!! At least for the main ride.:banana:

[Pandl]

I'm out this week and perhaps next week. I tore my knee, or rather whatever a meniscus is :(
That sucks!! How long you out for? In a wheelchair? Crutches?

Here is something to read to learn about your meniscus: http://www.arthroscopy.com/sp05005.htm

[Nutmeg]

I'm out this week and perhaps next week. I tore my knee, or rather whatever a meniscus is :(

Cartilage - that sucks!

[forum116]

i know how you feel i have had both of my ACL's re-constructed and i have a torn miniscus right now as well.

[krazykatie]

count me in too!

[coriemtbiker]

I'll be there, I have to leave by 6:45, I'll start at 4:30 and find you all on the trail.

[Tomg]

I'm out this week and perhaps next week. I tore my knee, or rather whatever a meniscus is :(
Owww, that sucks. We'll miss you. Hope you heal up fast.

[Shawno]

I'll be there, I have to leave by 6:45, I'll start at 4:30 and find you all on the trail.

I'll be out running somewhere on the trail. Don't run me over. I don't want to have a torn manbiscuits (or whatever), like Doug and Nick.

[nigel]

I don't want to have a torn manbiscuits

That just made my day, pure awesome!

[smklugherz]

I'll be out running somewhere on the trail.

Running.....wtf?

[Pandl]

Don't run me over. I don't want to have a torn manbiscuits (or whatever), like Doug and Nick.
Now, THAT sounds painful!

[Shawno]

Running.....wtf?

Boot hockey starts in a few months. Need to be in running shape for that.

[forum116]

sounds like a cup is required for tonights ride

[smklugherz]

Boot hockey starts in a few months. Need to be in running shape for that.

Training for rec league boot hockey....we're talking the no checking, nikes on the ice game right? I thought as long as you could cary the beer to the bench you were solid.

[TML]

That just made my day, pure awesome!

Mine to! LOL

Doug, bummer about the knee. Does this mean you'll be grilling at the 24! ;)

[nigel]

Mine to! LOL

Doug, bummer about the knee. Does this mean you'll be grilling at the 24! ;)

I'm not thinking that way right now! So NO NO NO NO Nooooooooooo, but it is really fun :banana:

[smklugherz]

Looks like we are going to have a good crew and nice weather for the ride. See everyone out on the trail. Hopefully we have a good group at the Green Mile too.

It will be fun, too bad Shawn will be running his manbiscuits off.

[bakkeb]

I think I will be there. I haven't ridden BC in two years. I think its time to give it another chance.:etard:

[krazykatie]

I think I will be there. I haven't ridden BC in two years. I think its time to give it another chance.:etard:

sweet:beer_yum:

[krazykatie]

i hope the rain holds off:hit: its looking pretty dark in white bear

[Tomg]

Still dry here (3M Center) and the skies are actually lightening back up. Keep your fingers crossed.

[forum116]

looks like it sprinkled for about 20 seconds. Which is perfect to keep the dust down

[Tomg]

Just had a cloud burst come through. Major rain for about 5 minutes. Now the sun is back out. Radar shows it should be the last of the storm. Given how dry BC was and how short the rain was I think we're still going to be OK, but won't know for sure until I get over there. Ride is still tentatively on... but that may change once we see actual conditions at the trail (I'm about 1/2mile away).

[forum116]

Well that was a travisty of a night for Curt and myself. First he needed my extra tube then i got a flat. Then Curt managed to tear his derailer hanger off his bike from a root sticking out of the ground, which no longer exists after he tore it from the ground. I was able to rig it so he could bike back instead of walking from Overlook.

Big thanks to Bryan for loaning me a tube. I will get it back to you next ride. Also the guys that stayed to make sure we were good. One reason I love biking is the friendliness of others.

The good news is there was Rum at my house :)

See everyone Monday or tomorrow at Leb.

[flutterbyes]

Great ride everyone! Sorry to hear about your bike troubles Curt and Nick. Always good to see the BC crowd. :)

[krazykatie]

Sorry to hear about your bike troubles Curt and Nick.

Those guys were high maintenence:eyeroll::p

Awesome ride yesterday!! The route we took was my favorite. I think i see a new part of the trail just about everytime i ride w/you guys. That place has endless opportunities! Great job on the trail work this summer! What a difference; BC trail crew rocks!

Can't wait for Saturdays ride:jumpy:

[Pandl]

Good times last night! Bummer about the flats, (Nick & Steve) and broker hangers.

I found a water bottle in the parking lot. If anyone left one, let me know.

Great to see 3 new faces! Matt, and I didn't get the guys names from Red Wing. Hope to see you all again, soon!

[Shawno]

Great to see 3 new faces! Matt, and I didn't get the guys names from Red Wing. Hope to see you all again, soon!

The other rider's name was Chris. Thanks to everyone for the ride!!!
Thanks to Matt and Chris for coming up from Red Wing.

Also thanks for the props on the new (and improved) trails. We are lucky to have such a great group of volunteers. We are hoping to have a few more re-routes finished this year yet, so stay tuned.

[smklugherz]

Great to see everyone. What a perfect night for a ride. Glad I had the opportunity to meet some new people Matt and Chris thanks for coming out with us, hope to see you again. Katie, sorry I can't make your party. I'll keep an eye out for the next one.

Bummer about the flats, (Nick & Steve) and broker hangers.

Good thing I brought a tube last night since my usuall plan of bumming one off Doug would not have worked.

[forum116]

Those guys were high maintenence:eyeroll::p


:D we are just a couple of divas.


So did you guys ever end up riding the north rim? It was definately a different route.

[smklugherz]

:D we are just a couple of divas.


So did you guys ever end up riding the north rim? It was definately a different route.

After we returned from the overlook trail, we road northrim/jesus saves from overlook to the wall of death side (opposite direction from normal). It is harder that way.

[nigel]

Wow, see what happens when I'm not there :crazy:

[krazykatie]

I guess...so are you guys able to make saturdays ride? maybe you'll have better luck then!

:D we are just a couple of divas.


So did you guys ever end up riding the north rim? It was definately a different route.

[forum116]

We are unable to make it since we are doing the DH race at redwing saturday. Sounds like it is going to be an epic ride and party though.

[krazykatie]

We are unable to make it since we are doing the DH race at redwing saturday. Sounds like it is going to be an epic ride and party though.


Doh! yea, i just seen you're post on thread...you're welcome to come to the party! :D

[Tomg]

Hey... great ride everybody. Glad so many could make it. It turned into a perfect night for a ride.

Good to see an ongoing mix of BC regulars, occasionals, and noobs on the ride. Although I can't keep the names straight even with the regulars. :embarass:

Too bad about the d-hanger and all the flats. I guess that Marie the Headless Goddess of the Overlook must be irritated with us not paying her more respect and is sending some bad juju our way. :hit:

[manderson]

It was a fun ride - maybe next time I will be able to finish:D. Thanks for letting me tag along.

[Tomg]

Matt, glad you could join us and hope you enjoyed your 1st BC ride. Also hope my directions got you back to your car OK and you're not just getting back now. ;)

[bakkeb]

It was a good ride. I actually enjoyed BC for the first time:banana:. Now that I can see some flow to the trail and know a good route, I will definately come back to ride it. Thanks BC crew.:etard: